| Lori Lemaris | |
|---|---|
 Lori Lemaris's first appearance in Superman #129 (May 1959), art by Wayne Boring. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Superman #129 (May 1959) |
| Created by | Bill Finger Wayne Boring |
| In-story information | |
| Species | Mermaid |
| Place of origin | Atlantis |
| Team affiliations | Justice League of Atlantis |
| Supporting character of | Superman Aquaman |
| Abilities | Semi-amphibious physiology allows her to breathe on land for a period of time as well as morph her tail into a pair of human legs. Can swim at high velocities and exhibits strength and durability sufficient to survive the deep sea. Can communicate telepathically with marine life. |
Lori Lemaris is a mermaid in DC Comics, and a romantic interest for Superman.[1] She is from Tritonis, a city in the undersea lost continent of Atlantis,[2] and first appeared in Superman #129.[3] She was created by Bill Finger and Wayne Boring. Lori is one of several Superman characters with the alliterative initials "LL", including Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, Lana Lang, Lyla Lerrol, Luma Lynai, and Lucy Lane.
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